Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

HCG 87: A Small Group of Galaxies

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 6, 1999 is “HCG 87: A Small Group of Galaxies,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Sally Hunsberger (Lowell Obs.), Jane Charlton (Penn State), et al. & the Hubble Heritage Team (AURA/ STScI/ NASA). The original explanation runs about 168 words.

HCG 87: A Small Group of Galaxies
Credit: Sally Hunsberger (Lowell Obs.), Jane Charlton (Penn State), et al. & the Hubble Heritage Team (AURA/ STScI/ NASA) Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Sometimes galaxies form groups. For example, our own Milky Way Galaxy is part of the Local Group of Galaxies .”

— APOD editors, September 6, 1999

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
September 6, 1999
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Sally Hunsberger (Lowell Obs.), Jane Charlton (Penn State), et al. & the Hubble Heritage Team (AURA/ STScI/ NASA)
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 168 words

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Topics in this entry

The Milky WayGalaxies

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